श्रीभगवानुवाच | इदं तु ते गुह्यतमं प्रवक्ष्याम्यनसूयवे | ज्ञानं विज्ञानसहितं यज्ज्ञात्वा मोक्ष्यसेऽशुभात् || 1 || |
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“As you listen without any resentment, I shall now impart to you this most confidential knowledge. This knowledge, combined with realization, will free you from all miseries.”
Commentary:
Lord Krishna assures Arjuna that He will reveal the most profound and confidential knowledge to him. He addresses Arjuna as “anasūyave,” meaning “one who is free from envy or malice,” signifying that Arjuna possesses the necessary qualities to receive this knowledge with an open and receptive mind.
Lord Krishna describes this knowledge as “idam tu te guhyatamam,” meaning “this is the most confidential.” It implies that the knowledge He is about to disclose is of utmost importance and profound significance. It is a divine revelation that holds the key to spiritual understanding and liberation.
The knowledge being imparted is not merely theoretical or intellectual but encompasses both jnana (knowledge) and vijnana (realization or experiential understanding). It goes beyond mere information and involves a direct perception and realization of the truth. It is a transformative knowledge that leads to spiritual awakening and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Lord Krishna assures Arjuna that by attaining this knowledge and understanding it at a deep level, he will be liberated from all forms of inauspiciousness or suffering. The verse highlights the importance of receiving this knowledge with a pure and receptive heart, free from envy, doubt, or skepticism. It emphasizes the significance of the teacher-student relationship, where the Supreme Lord Himself assumes the role of the teacher, imparting the highest wisdom to His devoted disciple. By presenting this confidential knowledge, Lord Krishna guides Arjuna, and by extension, all sincere seekers, towards the path of spiritual enlightenment and liberation.